FlattestSix

Hey guys, I'm looking at a 996 Coupe with the 18" hollow spokes. But the front tires are from '08 and the rears are '15 and all 4 need to be changed out.

Question is, what do you all recommend? I'm Florida which means the weather is warm, but ~2-3 months of the year there's a daily downpour that's pretty narly. I'm assuming looking at Michelin Pilots, but should I be looking at all-season (given the rain storms) or summer is good enough?

hbdunn

Summer only unless you need to get more mileage out of them. Continental DW is a good tire.

FlattestSix

no concern with summer only for driving in the rain?

allcool

MICHELIN Pilot Sport 4 S, great tire in the rain...



MICHELIN Pilot Sport 4 S

Marv

I second the Pilot Sport 4S. Totally transformed my car and the grip wet and dry is excellent.

They are quieter and smoother riding than previous versions of Pilots and various other manufactures I've tried. I use my car as a daily driver in Florida.

TheChunkNorris

Depending on the sizes, I’m not savvy on the widths of Turbo twists, most people love their PS4s. I live in Miami and run PS2s year round.

plpete84

It still rains in the summer so a quality summer tires are a solid choice. I've been very happy with PS4S. Surprisingly they increased my ride comfort over sharp bumps at low speeds around town.

FlattestSix

Thanks all! Guessing Tire Rack for best price?

hbdunn

I've been using Tirebuyer as they always seem to have a 10% off, either coupon or with id.me.

Looks like they have the pilot 4s for 1148 before tax. Plus there is a $70 rebate from Michelin until the 27th.

Assuming you are using 225/40 and 285/30

FlattestSix

I ended up getting a set at Costco for 1078

allcool

Great price, better than what I got at Costco. Luv the costco warranty...

How did the cost beak down, what size did you get..?

FlattestSix

I forget the price breakdown but I think it was like $220 for the rears. I have the hollow spoke 18"s so I just went with the current size I have. 265 in the back and 225 in the front.

hbdunn

Looks like it should be less than 1k

FlattestSix

Yep that’s the exact price I got. Plus there’s tax and I think $5 fee for old tire disposal.

allcool

Yup, the 265 & 275 seem to be about $40 less than the popular 285.
Your car pic in your driveway looks like my neighbor hood...